oneupmanship

I have been doing some intense work lately. This is not it. This is just something that bugs me.
Oneupmanship in spiritual practice.
This is waht it sounds like and sometimes what is actually said:
My work is deeper than yours.
My coven is better, stronger, darker, etc. than yours.
We're more connected; on a deeper level.
My work is too mysterious to explain.
My work must be better because it comes with an insanity warning label. Yours only suggests that you get professional help if you need it. (Well, what's more sane? Addressing the problem or letting the insane person dive deeper into insanity...cause if you're really insane you won't be the first one to say so.)

My issue is that ALL the work we do is as deep as we let it be. We have more control over this than some would like to think. But, then they are the ones looking for the *magic pill*. There ain't no magic pill. *It works if you work it.* Regardless. If your not able to do the work some part of you will resist it...until you are able. It's not about a name. And if you're bragging about how *deep* your work is...well you've raised my suspions right there. When my work is at it's deepest I'm at my quietest. I'm not running around telling people how deep my work is. I'm just BEING in awe of the Goddess, the forces of the universe, and how it all works together.

Rant over. I feel better now. This has been brewing for a long time.